Port of Ras Laffan (QARLF): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Ras Laffan (UN/LOCODE QARLF) is a medium coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Qatar, on the Persian Gulf. It sits at 25.9167° N, 51.5833° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 15 m, an anchorage depth near 10 m, cargo pier depths around 12.5 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- Coastal (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Harbor Use
- Cargo
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Persian Gulf; Indian Ocean
- Region
- Qatar
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Ras Laffan
Where is Port of Ras Laffan located?
Port of Ras Laffan is a seaport located in Qatar, on the Persian Gulf. Its coordinates are 25.9167° N, 51.5833° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Ras Laffan?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Ras Laffan is QARLF — country code QA, location code RLF.
How deep is Port of Ras Laffan?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Ras Laffan has a channel depth of about 15 m, an anchorage depth of about 10 m, cargo pier depths of about 12.5 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Ras Laffan?
Port of Ras Laffan reports a maximum draft of 12.5 m, a maximum length of 345 m, a maximum beam of 60 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Ras Laffan require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Ras Laffan.
What type of harbor is Port of Ras Laffan?
Port of Ras Laffan is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of medium size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Ras Laffan have?
Port of Ras Laffan is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Ras Laffan are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #48297), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →